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Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics Radio

Stephen J. Dubner · Society · EN-US

Freakonomics Radio explores the surprising economic and behavioral forces behind everyday phenomena, from marriage and media to pollution and human quirks. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, the podcast uses real-world examples and expert interviews to reveal the hidden logic of seemingly ordinary...

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230. The Cheeseburger Diet
Dec 10, 2015 · 00:32:07
✨ A personal journey to find the ultimate cheeseburger.
00:32:07
229. Ben Bernanke Gives Himself a Grade
Dec 3, 2015 · 00:47:05
✨ Ben Bernanke's perspective on the 2008 financial crisis.
00:47:05
Why Do People Keep Having Children? (Rebroadcast)
Nov 26, 2015 · 00:40:03
✨ Examining human drive to have children despite disasters.
00:40:03
228. Does “Early Education” Come Way Too Late?
Nov 19, 2015 · 00:45:56
✨ The critical role of early childhood education at home.
00:45:56
227. Should Everyone Be in a Rock Band?
Nov 12, 2015 · 00:45:31
✨ Success and failure stories from the music industry.
00:45:31
226. Food + Science = Victory!
Nov 5, 2015 · 00:38:23
✨ Culinary science and food preparation techniques.
00:38:23
225. Am I Boring You?
Oct 29, 2015 · 00:39:32
✨ Research into the causes and effects of boredom.
00:39:32
How to Save $1 Billion Without Even Trying (Rebroadcast)
Oct 22, 2015 · 00:36:27
✨ Experts' preference for store-brand products.
00:36:27
224. How To Win A Nobel Prize
Oct 15, 2015 · 00:45:27
✨ Unveiling the secretive Nobel Prize selection process.
00:45:27
223. Should Kids Pay Back Their Parents for Raising Them?
Oct 8, 2015 · 00:47:22
✨ Athlete's mom sought $1 million from pro son for raising him.
00:47:22
222. Meet the Woman Who Said Women Can’t Have It All
Oct 1, 2015 · 00:42:10
✨ Anne-Marie Slaughter's views on women having it all.
00:42:10
221. How Did the Belt Win?
Sep 24, 2015 · 00:30:56
✨ The rise of the belt as a wardrobe staple.
00:30:56
220. “I Don't Know What You've Done With My Husband, But He's a Changed Man.”
Sep 17, 2015 · 00:46:53
✨ Behavioral therapy's impact on domestic abusers.
My Husband
00:46:53
219. Preventing Crime for Pennies on the Dollar
Sep 10, 2015 · 00:41:33
✨ Cognitive behavioral therapy for crime prevention.
00:41:33
218. The Harvard President Will See You Now
Sep 3, 2015 · 00:38:52
✨ Rural Virginia girl becomes Harvard president.
00:38:52
217. Are You Ready for a Glorious Sunset?
Aug 27, 2015 · 00:36:55
✨ Billions spent on ineffective end-of-life care.
00:36:55
216. How to Make a Smart TV Ad
Aug 20, 2015 · 00:30:34
✨ Harvard professor hired for TV ad script.
00:30:34
The Dangers of Safety (Rebroadcast)
Aug 13, 2015 · 00:30:57
✨ NASCAR drivers, Glenn Beck, NFL hit men.
00:30:57
215. Why Do We Really Follow the News?
Aug 6, 2015 · 00:35:51
✨ Questioning the true reasons for following news.
00:35:51
214. How to Create Suspense
Jul 30, 2015 · 00:39:21
✨ Exploration of techniques used to create suspense in storytelling.
00:39:21

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